| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 25.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.513, -176.286 |
| UTC time | 1971-11-18 19:27:18.850 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, November 18, 1971 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Thursday, November 18, 1971 at 19:27 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1175.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.286 and latitude -27.513.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1971-11-18
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